COURSES
The most recent version of the 2019-2020 Academic Year Schedule can be found here (this version was updated/posted on Jan, 14th, 2021). Due to pandemic outbreak, classes with laboratory activities can be taught in blended mode, both in person and online.
COMPULSORY COURSES (Academic Year 2019/2020)
Please note that the schedule and all courses are subject to change.
If you have any questions regarding the didactic programme, please contact Prof. Matteo Vittuari at matteo.vittuari@unibo.it
NB: Due to pandemic outbreak, classes can be taught in blended mode, both in person and online.
Upcoming Courses
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Intellectual property rights, enterprise creation, and business plan (20h) Prof. D. Viaggi
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On hold due to the current sanitary situation. More information will follow depending on the evolution of the coronavirus outbreak |
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Energy efficiency and sustainability of buildings for agriculture and agro-industry (8h) Dr. A. Barbaresi N.B. This course is only for PhD candidates from the CV in "Agricultural Engineering"
Brief content description: The course focuses on constructions and technological solutions for the reduction of non-renewable energy sources and environmental footprint of agricultural and food processing buildings, with particular reference to environmental control. The course will be completed with an illustration of case-studies highlighting strengths and weaknesses. |
On hold due to the current sanitary situation. More information will follow depending on the evolution of the coronavirus outbreak |
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Food loss and waste: reduction, management and valorization (15h) Proff. T. Gallina Toschi, S. Tappi, L. Vannini, M. Vittuari N.B. This course is for PhD candidates from the CV in "International Cooperation and Sustainable Development Policies", "Agricultural and Food Economics and Policy" & "Food Science and Biotechnology" |
On hold due to the current sanitary situation. More information will follow depending on the evolution of the coronavirus outbreak |
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Agricultural economics and international cooperation seminar series (10h) To be defined N.B. This course is for PhD candidates from the CVs in "International Cooperation and Sustainable Development Policies" & "Agricultural and Food Economics and Policy" |
On hold due to the current sanitary situation. More information will follow depending on the evolution of the coronavirus outbreak |
Courses already completed
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Visiting Professors Seminars (9h)
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On hold due to the current sanitary situation. More information will follow depending on the evolution of the coronavirus outbreak |
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Academic writing (ENTRANCE TEST) N.B. The test is mandatory for all the PhD students |
Please check on the CLA website: http://www.cla.unibo.it/. Tests will be held during January&February and September&October. Venue: CLA, Lab A, Via Filippo Re 10, Bologna |
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Academic writing - Only selected students based on entrance test |
All the students who obtained a positve evaluation at the entrance test will be informed by CLA. For further information please check the CLA website: http://www.cla.unibo.it/. |
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Academic writing - for PhD students working mainly in Cesena Campus of Cesena, Aula E, Piazza Goidanich 60, Cesena
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October 22, 25, 29 November 5, 8, 12, 19, 22, 26 December 3, 6, 10 h. 16.00-18.00 |
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Bibliographic services to support research (3h) Dr. Federica Rossi DISTAL, Viale Fanin 48, Bologna NOTE: Bring your laptop! |
December 4 10.00-13:00 - Aula 11 |
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Philosophy of science and research methodology (10h) Prof. M. Bittelli DISTAL, Viale Fanin 40-50, Bologna |
December 6 10.00-13.30 - Aula 11 December 9 10.00-13.30 - Aula 8 December 12 10.00-13.00 - Aula 11 |
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Research evaluation (3h) Prof. D. Viaggi DISTAL, viale Fanin 46, Bologna |
December 18 13.30-16.30 - Aula 9 |
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How to present a paper in a scientific conference in social and economic sciences (5h) Prof. D. Viaggi N.B. This course is only for PhD candidates from the CVs in Economics and Cooperation. |
January 10 9.00-14.00 Meeting room DipSA, 3rd floor, East wing, Viale Fanin 50, Bologna |
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Writing a scientific paper in social and economic sciences (8h) Prof. D. Viaggi N.B. This course is only for PhD candidates from the CVs in Economics and Cooperation. |
January 9 9.00-17.00 Meeting room DipSA, 3rd floor, East wing, Viale Fanin 50, Bologna |
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Setting up a research protocol (4h) Prof. L. Corelli Grappadelli N.B. PhD candidates from the CVs in Economics and Cooperation should NOT take this course. |
January 13 9.00-13.00 - Aula 13 DISTAL, Viale Fanin, Bologna |
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Writing a scientific paper in biological and physicochemical sciences (4h) Prof. L. Corelli Grappadelli N.B. PhD candidates from the CVs in Economics and Cooperation should NOT take this course. |
January 13 14.00-18.00 - Aula 13 DISTAL, Viale Fanin, Bologna |
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How to present a paper in a scientific conference in in biological and physicochemical sciences (5h) Prof. L. Corelli Grappadelli DISTAL, Viale Fanin, Bologna N.B. PhD candidates from the CVs in Economics and Cooperation should NOT take this course. |
January 15 13.00-18.00 - Aula 13 |
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Research financing and project design in agricultural sciences (20h) Prof. D. Viaggi
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January 16, 17, 23, 24 February 10 9.00-13.00 - Aula 13 DISTAL, viale Fanin, Bologna |
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Introduction to statistical tools (15h) Drs. A. Berardinelli |
March 27 9.00-14.00 April 2 9.00-11.00 April 3 9.00-12.00 April 16 14.00-17.00 April 17 9.00-11.00 The course was taught online via Microsoft Teams |
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Multivariate Analysis in Social Science Research (10h) Prof. M. Canavari N.B. This course is only for PhD candidates from the CVs in Economics and Cooperation |
April 20, 21, 27, 28 and May 4 10:00-12:00 The course was taught online via Microsoft Teams |
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R for statistical data processing (10h) Drs. Martina Zappaterra |
May 12, 15 and 18 9.30-12.30 The course will be taught online via Microsoft Teams |
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Insights into animal nutrition and precision feeding (10h) Brief content description: The seminar provides basic knowledge for precision feeding of livestock, as the practice of feeding individual animals or groups, accounting for variations in nutritional needs occurring over time and between animals. Prof. P. Bosi N.B. This course is only for PhD candidates from the CV in Animal Science |
May 15 14:00-18:00 May 19 14:30-18:30 The course was taught online via Microsoft Teams |
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Statistical methods in agriculture and data analysis (10h) Drs. A. Berardinelli N.B. PhD candidates from the CVs in Economics and Cooperation should NOT take this course |
May 19 09.00-12.00 May 20 09.00-11.00 May 21 09:00-12:00 May 22 09.00-11.00 The course will be taught online via Microsoft Teams |
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Introduction to spatial analysis and geostatistics for supporting precision agriculture (7h) Prof. G. Baroni N.B. This course is only for PhD candidates from the CV in "Water-Food-Energy-Sustainable Agriculture Nexus" Brief content description: Spatial observations are commonly collected and used for studying agro-environmental systems and understanding their behaviors. However, they are characterized by specific resolutions and they are often limited in space and time. For these reasons, well defined experimental designs and interpretation of the data are crucial steps for a correct analysis and assessment. The present course will provide an introduction to spatial analysis and geostatistics as tools to support these purposes. In specific, the course will present and discuss the analysis of geo-spatial data and different interpolation methods. The course will conclude with a discussion on sampling designs. The course is thought in 7 hours covering front lectures and hands-on script in RStudio environment. The course is enriched with the discussion of specific agro-environmental case studies in the field of precision agriculture. |
November 2 h. 10:30-12:30 (Aula informatica 1 + Aula informatica 2) h. 13.30-15.30 (Aula 2)
November 9 h. 13.30-16.30 (Aula 2) DISTAL, Viale Fanin, Bologna |
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Climate change, agriculture and forest ecosystems: forcings, feedbacks and solutions for adaptation and mitigation (8h) Proff. G. Falsone, M.R. Guerrieri, B. Morandi & F. Ventura N.B. This course is only PhD candidates from the CVs in "Agronomy, Herbaceous Crops, Flowers and Vegetables Systems, Agricultural Genetics and Agricultural Chemistry" & "Microbial Ecology and Plant Pathology", "Tree Production Systems, Fruit, Forest and Ornamental Trees and Grape" & "Water-Food-Energy-Sustainable Agriculture Nexus Brief content description: i) Carbon sequestration in soil: source and sink of CO2; ii) Forests and CC: evaluating the synergy between vulnerability, adaptation and mitigation; iii) CC impact on orchard systems field and crops, and adaptation strategies: present and future. |
November 6, 13 h. 14.00-18.00 DISTAL, Viale Giuseppe Fanin, Aula 8 |
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Geographical information systems (8h) Prof. D. Torreggiani N.B. This course is for PhD candidates from the CVs in "Agricultural Engineering" & "Agricultural Entomology" Brief content description: GIS are used across many agricultural disciplines to process and integrate data from a variety of sources, to visualise and analyse on-field sampled/surveyed or remotely sensed data and data derived from databases created by various public and private institutions, to visualise and understand spatial-referenced phenomena, analyse and monitor how processes vary across space and time, select suitable areas/features, analyse relationships between different factors, and take decisions. And many more! The course is aimed at introducing the PhD students to the main functions and potentials of Geographic Information Systems in the agricultural, agri-environmental and food sciences fields. After a short introduction, the course will focus on hands-on activities on the GIS software.
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November 6, 20 h. 09.00-13.00 DISTAL, Viale Giuseppe Fanin 44-46, first floor (Lab informatico 1). |
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Impact of biotechnology on production, safety and protection of sustainable agricultural products (6h) Proff. L. Fontanesi, C. Ratti & S. Salvi N.B. This course is for PhD candidates from the CVs in "Agronomy, Herbaceous Crops, Flowers and Vegetables Systems, Agricultural Genetics and Agricultural Chemistry", "Microbial Ecology and Plant Pathology", "Agricultural Entomology", Animal Science" & "Tree Production Systems, Fruit, Forest and Ornamental Trees and Grape" |
January 13, 2021 Prof. Silvio Salvi h. 9:00-10.30 Prof. Luca Fontanesi h. 11:00-12.30 Prof. Claudio Ratti h. 14.30 – 16.00 |